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F997 OFG

1988 Suzuki Alto

Beige Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,108 mi
Last recorded52,108 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Alto48,394 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF997 OFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelAlto
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 52,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 49,729 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 49,720 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,219 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 44,924 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 41,989 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Alto?

Based on 1,154,186 MOT tests across 84,341 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
3,909
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
84,341
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,718
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,073
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,495
brake binding 15,456
Stop lamp not working 14,627
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F997 OFG is a 1988 Suzuki Alto in Beige with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Alto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Alto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 33,718 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F997 OFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Alto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 38 years old, this Suzuki Alto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F997 OFG registered?

F997 OFG is a 1988 Suzuki Alto, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F997 OFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F997 OFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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